Hail history for DeKalb County, AL

DeKalb County has 197 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 114 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 15, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 197 since 1956

1″ or larger 114 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 15, 2011

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in DeKalb County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks DeKalb County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 197 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 10, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for DeKalb County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 2, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Emergency management reported quarter size hail north of Mentone on CR 89.

June 15, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to the size of baseballs was reported on CR 778.

April 10, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail fell in the Collinsville area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	7	10	31	79	50	16

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in DeKalb County

Has it ever hailed in DeKalb County?

Yes — 197 hail events have been recorded for DeKalb County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 114 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in DeKalb County?

The most recent recorded hail event for DeKalb County, AL is May 2, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in DeKalb County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 15, 2011. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Alabama hail history

All 67 Alabama counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.